Accevo (formerly ANT Solutions) has entered into a global contract with British American Shared Services (BAT) to implement OEE Loss Tree and Microstops monitoring across over 20 plants worldwide, migrating local systems to a centralized cloud platform.
Compagnie Chargeurs Invest has entered exclusive negotiations to sell its Novacel protective films business to KPS Capital Partners, possibly keeping a 25% stake, with a transaction possible in the first half of 2026.
Yunnan Aluminium plans a non-public agreement to acquire stakes in three aluminium processing subsidiaries from related party Yunnan Metallurgical Group for a total of 2.267 billion yuan, raising its holdings to up to 100%.
Ownership of Marubeni-Komatsu Limited, the UK Komatsu construction equipment distributor, transfers from Marubeni to McHale Plant Sales effective 1 January 2026, with Komatsu acquiring a minority stake in McHale.
AGC Pharma Chemicals inaugurated a new advanced manufacturing plant in Malgrat de Mar, Barcelona, with an investment of over 100 million euros, adding a 30% capacity increase and a highly potent active ingredients segment.
Volvo Construction Equipment announced a capacity expansion at its Shippensburg, Pennsylvania plant to build large crawler excavators and wheel loaders, part of a $261 million global investment, with production expected to start in the first half of 2026.
Dibella and Deren agreed a strategic partnership on November 25, 2025, under which Deren will help Dibella serve French professional customers with sustainable textiles.
IM Robotics, an autonomous mobile robot developer, has signed an investment agreement with Daegu Metropolitan City to build a new AMR manufacturing facility in the Geumho Waterpolice industrial complex. The company will invest KRW 15 billion on a 1,649 m² site, with mass production targeted for the first half of 2026.
Polyplas Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Ge-Shen Corporation Berhad, has launched a new high-technology plant in Penang, Malaysia, with a total investment of RM74 million (RM24 million for the facility and RM50 million for machinery). The plant was launched on 21 November 2025.
Trelleborg AB has opened a new 60,000-square-meter manufacturing facility in the Phu My 3 Specialized Industrial Park, Ba Ria–Vung Tau, Vietnam. The facility will produce marine fender systems, sealing systems, and polymer solutions for marine construction.
Sivers Semiconductors AB has announced a $1.5 million contract with Doosan Corporation to develop scalable electronically steerable array panels in the Ka-band for satellite communications. Sivers will supply beamforming ICs and design panels; Doosan will lead manufacturing and testing.
Veralto has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire In-Situ, a global leader in environmental water measurement and monitoring solutions, for $435 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.
CS Wind announced a wind tower supply contract with Vestas American Wind Technology worth KRW 75.7 billion, representing 2.5% of its 2024 revenue. The contract runs until May 15, 2026.
Recycler Energenta plans to acquire the German operations of MBA Polymers, including its recycling plant in Mauna, Germany, through a share-exchange capital increase deal.
Eris Lifesciences agreed to acquire the balance 30% stake in Swiss Parenterals for ₹423.3 crore via a share swap, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. The deal is expected to close before March 31, 2026.
NovaSklo, part of EFI Group, signed an agreement with IFC to build Ukraine's first float-glass manufacturing facility in the Kyiv region. The €250 million plant is expected to be completed by 2028, creating over 300 direct jobs.
Favelle Favco Berhad's subsidiaries received purchase orders for tower cranes and offshore cranes from Marr Contracting, G A Caelli Holdings Trust, L&T Modular Fabrication Yard, and Larsen & Toubro, with a combined value of approximately RM79 million.
Hydroflux was awarded a contract to upgrade controls and automation at three wastewater treatment plants in the Southern Highland region of Papua New Guinea. The upgrade will increase automation and enable remote monitoring.
Baxter Manufacturing is expanding its Oconee County, South Carolina facility with a $15.7 million investment, adding 35,000 square feet and new machinery to increase production of plastic injection-molded automotive parts. The expansion will create 36 new jobs and is expected to be online in Q3 2026.
Sheffield Forgemasters awarded a four-year contract valued at over £40 million to Ipsum Group to replace the entire High Voltage network assets across its 85-acre site in Sheffield, UK. The upgrade is part of a £1.3 billion recapitalisation programme.
FUJIFILM Corporation completed a new building for development and evaluation at the Shizuoka Factory of FUJIFILM Electronic Materials Co., Ltd. in Japan, with operations commencing in November 2025. The investment strengthens capabilities for performance and quality evaluation of semiconductor materials.
Primetals Technologies has been awarded a contract by JFE Steel Corporation for a new continuous galvanizing line at the West Japan Works in Fukuyama, Japan. The line will produce ultra-high-tensile steel sheets for automotive applications, with startup scheduled for October 2028.
Swedish steel giant Alleima AB launched its phase-two cold-finishing plant in Zhenjiang, China, doubling local production capacity. The 12,500-square-meter facility represents a 193-million-yuan (about $27.2 million) investment and will manufacture high-performance tubular products for sectors including petrochemicals and hydrogen energy.
Environmental Air Systems (EAS), a subsidiary of Comfort Systems USA, will invest approximately $20 million to establish a new sub-assembly production operation in Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, creating 300 jobs. The 300,000 sq ft facility will produce prefabricated HVAC equipment for critical facilities.
Hydroflux was awarded a contract to design and supply technology upgrades for three wastewater treatment plants in the Southern Highland region of Papua New Guinea. The upgrade will increase automation and enable remote monitoring.
Südpack held a ground-breaking ceremony for new production space in Erolzheim for PharmaGuard recyclable blister packaging and a regranulation plant, with completion scheduled for Q3 2027 and around 50 jobs initially, up to 170 by 2030.
US canmaker Ball Corporation signed a five-year, eight-figure agreement to supply aluminium drinks bottles to UK premium water brand Re:Water. The article is dated 25 November 2025.
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group secured a contract from Matheson Tri-Gas to build a new air separation unit in Las Vegas producing oxygen, nitrogen and argon. Completion is scheduled for 2027. The article is dated 25 November 2025.
UK premium water brand Re:Water signed a five-year, multi-million agreement under which Ball Corporation will supply tens of millions of recycled aluminium bottles. The article is dated 25 November 2025.
FABRILIS and four other winners were awarded a €3.75 million contract by the Occitanie Region for aluminum, PVC joinery, films, blinds and shutters in Gard and Hérault departments. The contract was awarded on 24 November 2025 and published on 3 March 2026.
NPK acquired Grassform Plant Hire Limited, a UK-based company specializing in temporary roadways and ground protection solutions, effective November 24, 2025.
GE Medical Systems Polska Sp. z o.o. was awarded a contract by Pabianickie Centrum Medyczne Sp. z o.o. for the delivery of an MRI system and room adaptation, valued at PLN 10,124,911. The contract was awarded on November 24, 2025.
The European Commission approved €450 million in state aid for onsemi's €1.64 billion expansion of its semiconductor plant in Roznov pod Radhostem, Czechia. The new plant is expected to start commercial operations by 2027.
Rhodia, a Solvay Group company, announced a multi-year capital investment of BRL 100 million from 2025 to 2028 for its industrial unit in Santo André, Brazil. The investment will modernize, improve energy efficiency, and expand production capacity for polyamide 6.6 and polyamide 6 yarns, including smart and sustainable products.
Ubtech Robotics Corp Ltd entered into a share transfer agreement to acquire an additional 7% stake in Wuxi Uqi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. from Miracle Automation Engineering Co., Ltd. for CNY 130 million on November 24, 2025. Upon completion, Ubtech will own 41.49% of Wuxi Uqi.
GE Appliances awarded a contract to RCM Industries, a manufacturer of aluminum high-pressure die castings, as part of over $150 million in contracts to US suppliers for its new washer and combo washer/dryer plant in Louisville, Kentucky.
One Equity Partners, which acquired a majority interest in Comau in 2024, holds an option to purchase the remaining 49.9% stake from Stellantis within three years. Stellantis will also have the right to sell its minority interest from 2027.
Sipospack, a Hungarian food packaging manufacturer, invested in a new Windmöller & Hölscher ALPHAFLEX CI Flexo Press for its facility in Sóskút, Hungary, with production starting before end of 2025.
Hospitex, an Italian subsidiary of Aliko Scientific, won a public tender to supply CYTOfast Cytology Systems to Policlinico di Bari in Italy.
PAR Systems celebrated the grand opening of a new 140,000-square-foot facility in Shoreview, Minnesota, expanding its capacity for automation, robotics, and integration solutions for aerospace, nuclear, marine, medical device, and industrial markets.
Curio Group and Geemec announced a strategic partnership to deliver UV and ozone water treatment solutions for the UK water industry, combining Curio's ozone expertise with Geemec's UV engineering.
Safran plans to establish a new production line in Dubai's aviation manufacturing cluster to produce business class seats for Emirates, initially 1,000 seats per year, relocating production from France and the US.
Bruce Power signed an exclusive agreement with Siemens Energy Canada for new high-pressure steam turbines for its Bruce A nuclear units. The upgrades will add 125 MW of clean electricity, with completion between 2028 and 2031.
Breton Technology Co., Ltd. received a first batch of purchase orders from Xinjiang Mingyang Mining Construction Group for battery-electric wide-body mining trucks with autonomous drive-by-wire chassis, valued at RMB 65.2 million.
Pharmaceutical machinery manufacturer Harro Höfliger has inaugurated a capacity expansion in Debrecen, Hungary, with an investment of HUF 6 billion (EUR 15.67 million). The project creates over 100 new jobs and establishes the company's second-largest overseas site.
Adelphi Masterfil Limited has completed the acquisition of Karmelle Limited, a specialist in liquid filling, capping and labelling machinery based in Huddersfield, UK. Karmelle joins the Adelphi group of companies.
Abyrx, Inc. and Kairuku, Inc. have closed a combined $450 million transaction including a management-led buyout and new capital to form MedEdge Holdings LLC, a holding company that will acquire commercial-stage surgical product companies.
Fabryka Obrabiarek RAFAMET S.A. has confirmed an order from Siemens Mobility Sp. z o.o. for the delivery and installation of a UGE-type underfloor wheel lathe, valued at PLN 5.2 million net. Delivery and assembly are scheduled for the end of Q1 2027.
SNT Holdings has increased its stake in Smack, South Korea's second-largest machine tool company, to 13.65% and changed its shareholding purpose to 'impact of management rights', signaling a hostile merger and acquisition attempt. Including Chairman Choi Pyong-kyu's personal stake, SNT Group holds 20.20%.
Panasonic has invested EUR 320 million to expand and refurbish its factory in Pilsen, Czech Republic, increasing production capacity by 250% to 140,000 m². The facility will be capable of producing up to 1.4 million heat pump units per year from 2030.